CAPA College

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 April 2026

Students feel exceptionally privileged to study at the college. They have worked hard to audition for a place at the college, and they take every opportunity the college provides to maximise their chances of success in the highly competitive creative and performing arts industries. They talk eloquently of the progress that they make and how the college has a transformative impact on their lives. Students recognise that they have access to life-changing opportunities provided by the dedicated leaders and staff, and they seize these opportunities wholeheartedly. Students are incredibly committed to everything they do at the college. They exude determination, dedication and pride in the development of their knowledge and skills. Many students travel long distances to get to the college and are enthusiastic and highly motivated. Students are highly ambitious and inspired about what they can achieve while at the college and in the future. They take confidence in the success of previous students, which include performers at the prestigious theatre companies and directors of national dance companies. Students enjoy every aspect of college life. They confidently talk about any barriers to learning that they face and how staff support and challenge them to be their best selves. They are exceptionally polite and mature beyond their years. Students are highly respectful of each other and their teachers. They celebrate their uniqueness and individuality, and face challenges confidently. They learn how to incorporate their differences, such as physical disabilities, into productions to ensure that everyone has a place.

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